For better or worse, technology is changing cruising. It is turning sailboats into floating workshops, offices, cafes and even cinemas. While not every cruiser is adopting these changes, many modern cruising boats now carry far more electronics than they did even ten years ago. The difference is that today’s gadgets are no longer just for entertainment. Many have become genuine problem solvers—tools that reduce guesswork, save time and sometimes save money.
Gadgets That Actually Earn Their Place Onboard
From bore cameras to hookah rigs and 3D printers, we zero in on the tech that solves real problems instead of just burning watts and locker space.
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